Chicago in-water show opens Thursday

Hundreds of boats will on display at the Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat Show, which starts Thursday and continues through Sunday.

The Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat Show returns to the new, state-of-the-art marina 31st Street Harbor, with on-water activities for all ages, ranging from boating lessons for every level of experience to competitive stand-up paddleboard races and Banana Boat rides.

There will be a special Father’s Day giveaway for the first 200 dads who arrive on Sunday.

“Production will flatten but won’t be terrible,” says NMMA President Thom Dammrich. “We’ll be at the same level as spring 2019.”

NMMA welcomed the delay, but said the announcement was “another example of the confusion and uncertainty for US businesses the trade war is causing.”

Besenzoni has manufactured boat parts and accessories for more than 50 years.

Larry Baab is group vice president — Camping & Watercraft Recreation.

About 18,000 tech positions will need to be filled by 2020

The event, designed to be small and unique, will run Oct. 4-6 in Portland.

It’s running past New Orleans at 11 feet above sea level.

While advising caution, NMMA president says the industry remains strong.

The peer-to-peer boat company also announced an exclusive agreement with Geico for insurance coverage.

ITR report: Boatbuilding slowdown in 2020